St. Edmund Campion S.S.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Grade 10 Vocal Music
September, 2011
Music study at the Grade 10 level is intended to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of music
through a focus on practical skills and creative work. Performance techniques and an understanding of theory are of
major importance. Through informal presentations and formal performances, students not only develop their technique
but also use music to communicate their aesthetic and personal values. By experiencing, analysing, and commenting on
the performances of others, students enhance their understanding of the values of other musicians and cultures. At St.
Edmund Campion this part of the Curriculum is accomplished by attending and/or taking part in the Concert on Thursday,
December 15, 2011. Ask about the service hours available.
For a full course overview of the Grade 10 Program, the publication is available on the Ministry of
Education’s website at http://edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/arts910curr2010.pdf
The Curriculum for Grade 10 will need to be printed and handed in with the parent signature required
on the course outline on Wed., Sept. 14, 2011 at the beginning of class. Explained in class.
Free and recommended websites for this course:
1. Free music theory website: www.teoria.com
2. Free staff (manuscript) paper: http://songseek.com/paper/manuscript2.pdf
3. Free use of metronome: http://metronomeonline.com/
4. Free ear training: http://www.good-ear.com/
5. Your music books: “Successful Sight Singing, Book 1” by Nancy Telfer and
“Essential Musicianship, Book 1” by Emily Crocker
COURSE CONTENT and EVALUATION:
UNIT #1
UNIT #2
THEORY (this unit will overlap into all units throughout semester)
RHYTHMS AND VOCAL TRAINING (clapping, counting, marching, breathing,
UNIT
UNIT
UNIT
UNIT
UNIT
UNIT
SIGHT SINGING
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
posture, etc.) Note: Rhythms are ongoing throughout the semester
MELODY LINE PERFORMANCES (from both vocal books and solfegio exercises)
EAR TRAINING MELODIC AND RHYTHMIC
STYLES AND FORMS OF MUSIC
HISTORY OF JAZZ
ENSEMBLE MUSIC (duets, trios, etc. within the class & large ensemble at the concert(s).
a)
Assessments and evaluations in TACK = TERM Mark
Thinking (20%)
Application (40%)
Communication (20%)
Knowledge (20%)
70%
b)
Final Evaluation
30%
TOTAL
AMV201-01
100%
September 2011
S. Dobson